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Randy Brukardt expounded in news:id1l6f$2v8$1@munin.nbi.dk:

..
> Note that the ARG in general is looking for problems that
> are occurring in real code, and much less for solutions to
> those problems -- we're plenty creative in that regard!
> We've occassionally talked about the need to have more
> flexibility for components (the missing "constant"
> components come up once in a while), but I think it would
> be helpful to have more compelling examples of problems
> with the current facilities. 
> 
>                                              Randy.

It always worries me a bit to see so many requests for new 
features. I am sure the ARG is doing a good job safe guarding 
against feature creep, but it always worries me to see so much 
pressure in that direction.  IMO, the language is complex 
enough without introducing new features.

My own personal preference is to simply perfect what Ada is 
now, rather than adding blocks of new functionality. Of 
course, that "line" between "feature" and "fix" is not always 
black and white.

Just my $0.02 worth Canadian.

Snark.